The Young Money artist's Instagram account shows photos of a tiger, including one where the animal is sitting on top of a black Rolls Royce. Another photo features a tiger on the floor of what appears to be a recording studio with Tyga seen in the background.

Animals such as tigers are forbidden to own as pets under the Fish and Game Code. The animals "must be kept in a permitted facility that is licensed to house and care for restricted species."

Tyga could faces fines and up to six months in jail for misdemeanor possession of a prohibited species, Hughan said.

Tyga's representatives have not returned attempts by NBC4 for comment.